4 domestic carriers will also operate from the terminal With the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) set to shift all its international operations to Terminal 2 from tomorrow, the airport operator said four domestic carriers would also be operating services from the new terminal. Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said AirAsia, Air India, Star Air, and Vistara would operate domestic flights from T2 as well as T1. All international operations at KIA will shift to T2 starting September 12, from 10.45 am. BIAL had earlier announced August 31 as the date for shifting the operations, but deferred it a day before…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
The Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) returns from 8 to 17 September 2023, featuring electrifying precinct parties spread across four distinctive locations and an enticing array of race-themed lifestyle experiences throughout the city. Designed to cater to diverse tastes and interests, GPSS offers an array of experiences that inspire both locals and visiting travellers to embark on a journey of exploration across all the offerings that Singapore has in store. GPSS, along with the F1 Singapore race, brings a wealth of themed parties and celebrations to the F1 period, allowing attendees to fully enjoy this unique event. Commenting on this,…
The nine-day Mumbai International Festival will be held between January 20 and 28 next year, the state government has decided after months of planning. It will be held every year from 2024 onwards along the lines of the Dubai International Festival. It has also been decided to form a foundation that will plan the festival, decide its scope, destination, formulate guidelines and take all policy decisions among other things. The Mumbai International Festival Foundation would be chaired by Anand Mahindra, business tycoon and chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra Group and will have icons such as Sachin Tendulkar as its members.…
Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in the first half of CY23 have gone up by 106 per cent, only 17 per cent short of pre-Covid levels. This means that inbound tourism is inching close to pre-Covid levels. Experts believe that this year, FTAs will return to pre-Covid levels. Yet, foreign exchange earnings (FEEs) are 46 per cent higher compared to last year and 12 per cent higher than pre-Covid levels, according to data from the Tourism Ministry. FTAs during January-June 2023 were 43,80,239 as compared to 21,24,118 in January-June 2022 and 52,96,025 in January-June, 2019 registering a growth of 106.2 per…
Sankash, India’s leading travel fintech platform, has unveiled a captivating trend that has caught the attention of urban dwellers across the country. As the capital city, New Delhi, prepares for a scheduled closure from September 8 to 10, a remarkable surge in travel bookings has been noted by Sankash. Individuals and families are seizing the opportunity to unwind and seamlessly blend work and leisure during this short hiatus. As the anticipation of forthcoming extended weekend grows, a magnetic pull toward domestic travel destinations becomes increasingly tangible. Among these enticing options, Puducherry emerges as a captivating choice, capturing the hearts of…
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), unveiled the G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard. G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, launched the dashboard in a virtual ceremony. Developed under the leadership of India’s G20 Presidency and with the expert knowledge partnership of UNWTO, the dashboard is a testament to India’s commitment to sustainable tourism. It showcases best practices, case studies, and insights from G20 countries, all modeled for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This dashboard is a lasting legacy of India’s G20 Presidency, reflecting its dedication to…
jüSTa Hotels & Resorts has appointed Vaibhav Verma as the Chief Revenue Officer. He will have the overall responsibility of Sales, Revenue and Distribution as well as assist in Marketing related issues of the company, which currently operates 20 hotels in 8 states of India. Verma comes with a rich experience of 28 years in hospitality sales and marketing. Commenting on this, Ashish Vohra, Founder & CEO, jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, said, “By the end of this fiscal, there will be 25 hotels in our portfolio and we need a strong management bandwidth to manage growth. We have created this…
IndiGo is resuming direct flights between Hyderabad and Male, from October 31, 2023. The introduction of these new non-stop flights will help boost tourist traffic between India and The Maldives, while also providing travellers with increased convenience. The Maldives is one of the most popular destinations for Indians, and traffic from India to the archipelago has grown considerably. India has been the biggest contributor to tourism in the Maldives in recent years, and these new flights will help travellers from India with additional options. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo said, “We are thrilled to announce the recommencement of…
Fly Bharathi Aviations and Aeronautics Pvt Ltd, which was incorporated as a company last month, said it has signed a preliminary pact with UK-based SRAM and MRAM Group for investments worth USD 1.8 billion. In a statement, the company also claimed that it has acquired a majority stake in an existing airline, and was in talks to buy a majority stakes in one more Indian airline and two international airlines. The company has already acquired a majority stake in an existing airline to start the operations, the statement claimed. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SRAM…
IndiGo is setting up an aircraft leasing subsidiary in Gujarat, following a similar move by Air India Ltd as the country’s two biggest carriers enlarge their fleet. The budget airline, which has a market share of 63% in India, also plans to order 10 additional Airbus SE A320neo aircraft, expanding a 300-jet deal inked in 2019, its parent InterGlobe Aviation Ltd said in a stock exchange filing. Airlines in India are ramping up capacity to capture a boom in passenger traffic in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. IndiGo also placed a record order with Airbus for 500 aircraft…
